What precipitated the change from the Norse to the Scandinavian cultures of later years?

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My boyfriend's great grandmother and great aunt were institutionalized in Pennsylvania during WWII. How can we try to figure out what happened to them?

When his grandfather returned from the war, he learned his mother and sister had both had breakdowns and been institutionalized. They never came home.

If there's a better subreddit for this question please let me know.

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When was the first recorded battle that used black powder or gun powder as a weapon? Did both sides have it? How crucial was it to the battle?

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What impact did the United States' abolition of slavery have on the global slave trade?

Did it spark similar movements in any other countries?

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I am researching the Black Power movement for a cause & effect essay (8-9 pages). What resources can I use to find impartial historical context to gain a better understanding of the movement?

Our research essay is centered around the cause & effect of a protest movement, the art created within the movement, and if it was effective. I picked the Black Power movement, as the fist is an iconic symbol, and it's an era of history I'm honestly ignorant about (history major). I'm also looking more into Emory Douglas and his art for The Black Panther (newspaper).

The book I'm mainly referencing is New Day In Babylon by William L. Van Deburg (professor of Afro-American studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison), and in the preface he states "But as all practicing historians surely understand, only by engaging in a project such as this (his book) does one fully appreciate how much an individual removed in time, place, ethnicity, or gender doesn't know- and perhaps can never know- about a social movement like Black Power." Almost as a warning, trying to understand the historical context as a 25y/o white, female student is a tad daunting, if not discouraging. Hence why I came here...

Any resources or personal insight is greatly appreciated.

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Has WW2 paid for itself?

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Did the Soviet Union have any black people living in it? What were their lives like?

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After seeing the Berlin Blockade isn't working, why didn't Stalin just ban East German airspace and keep allowing planes to drop supplies into Berlin?

I am studying this topic and my text book says he banned all cars, trains etc into Berlin- why didn't he also ban planes?

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What were the vital battles that shaped the Roman Empire into the major world power that it became?

I've always seen so many names of battles fought by the romans against different people, but what kind of battles had the greatest impact in the way the empire bacame known as not just an empire, but as the mighty Roman Empire?

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In the HRE, why were some kingdoms, like Prussia or Austria, technically inside the empire, but had territory outside of it?

I thought Austria controlled Hungary during the time of the HRE, but it seems as if Hungary is not included in the borders. Konigsberg from Prussia, which belonged to Prussia, is also not included.

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Is there anything that accurately portrays what Rome would have looked like in its prime?

I'm hoping for maybe a movie or some pictures, just something to give me a visualization of Rome.

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When did women and men start applying perfumes?

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What Are the Angels in this Painting from (Prechristian) Pompeii?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Zeffiro-e-clori---pompeii.jpg

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Why did the Thirteen Colonies decided to separate from the United Kingdom?

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Who, from history, would we be surprised to find out was inbred, disfigured, or otherwise abnormal?

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What were the main causes of the Great Depression, and what brought it to an end?

(plz don't hit me I searched and couldn't find a thread that asked this question)

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When and how did the Democrats and Republicans reversed roles?

Before and years after the Civil war, the Republicans were the one who help the poor. They supported big government ideas such as funding schools and providing aids to those who needs. On the other hand, Democrats were the one who were conservatives; did not support freedmen.

My question is, is there a historical event that reversed the roles of these parties?

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Did Francois Mitterrand ever say "Without Africa France will have no history in the 21st century."

Supposedly he said this while Justice Minister in 1957.

However, the sources I have found quoting it are rather dubious (wikipedia and conspiracy laden blog postings) and so I am left in doubt as to whether it was said at all. The few legitimate seeming publications I've seen point to it being quoted in Newsweek in 1998 but I can't find it there either. Anyone have any insight?

1 Answers 2014-10-22

When Hannibal sent a delegation to Rome after his victory at Cannae, what terms was he seeking?

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American Civil War Historiography

Hey Historians, My senior research seminar in U.S. History requires me to review the historiography of the causes of the American Civil War. I understand the amount of authors and works related to this is extensive. This is why I am asking if any of you can direct me on where to start. I only have the rest of the semester to research as much historiography on the causes of the ACW as I can, so I'm hoping someone can give me a list of essentials to understanding how Historians' views on the causes of the ACW have changed through the years. Who's works are absolutely essential in understanding this historiography and who is their opposition. I've started with Kenneth Stampp's "Causes of the Civil War" and Frank Towers' essay in the Journal of the Civil War Era, and am thinking of delving into Ulrich B. Phillips, Charles A Beard, David Potter, and David Blight. Any suggestions are appreciated!

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Why did the War of 1812 happen? Was there a way to avoid it?

I have a test about this tomorrow, and I do not feel comfortable with this topic.

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Would it have been possible for an American citizen to visit the USSR during the Cold War?

As the title says, would an American citizen have been able to obtain a tourist visa to tour the Soviet Union during the Cold War, particularly post-Cuban Missile Crisis? If so, what would the process entail, and could they expect some serious questioning upon returning to the United States?

1 Answers 2014-10-22

When did we start seeing "noodles"(in their various forms) in soup?

Specifically, when did humans as a species start putting noodles in soup, or where is the earliest evidence of noodles in soup anywhere? What else did those people eat, and why noodles?

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How far would someone have to go back in time until people in England just wouldn't be able to understand modern English?

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How did the western world perceive the Venera missions by the USA at the time?

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